Amy Kress ~ Secret Music
Singer-songwriter Amy Kress recently released her debut album Secret Music to rave reviews. The songs are wonderful and, according to Amy: “It happened organically. It was never my mission to go out and make an album. I wrote one song after another, and I thought the...
Jumpship Astronaut ~ Humans
Electronica rock band Jumpship Astronaut is on a mission to get fans off their rumps and dancing! The band combines their unique electronic rock sound with a terrific laser and light show, so everyone who goes to their concerts has a great time. I had the pleasure of...
Piqued Jacks ~ Climb Like Ivy Does
Italian alternative funk rock band Piqued Jacks rocked SXSW last year, where they showcased their popular double single Upturned Perspectives and No Bazooka – both amazing songs. After SXSW, they returned to Italy and recorded their new hit album Climb Like Ivy Does....
Mark King ~ Revenge?
My name is Mark King the author of FRENZY: A Daniel Jones Story and its sequel Daniel Jones DOOM, which are now available for sale around the world. I’m also the writer behind the successful worldwide blog Always hanging around. My varied working life has taken me...
Courtney Yasmineh ~ Red Letter Day
Indie alternative rocker Courtney Yasmineh and her band are literally rocking the planet. With the success of her album Red Letter Day, they are getting ready to tour the US on their way to SXSW in March. My favorite track from Red Letter Day is Misfits and Losers,...
Shantell Ogden ~ Menu for Well-Balanced Album
Recently I was joking with a friend that creating happy songs makes my palms sweaty, especially if they are up-tempo. That’s because, like many artist/songwriters, my natural mode is to write a lyrically deep and mid-tempo-ballad. I’ll even take what could be a happy...
G Soulja A.K.A. Da Vinci ~ Haters Made Me Famous
I love rapper and hip hop recording artist G Soulja A.K.A. Da Vinci’s honesty. His songs are bold and brave and hold nothing back. Da Vinci’s music highlights how incredibly hard this music business can be. I agree with Da Vinci’s fans that his single Look At Me Now...
D. Edward ~ Love Is
I became a professional musician 13 years ago. I had been in bands since high school and began songwriting around that same time. I knew friends who couch surfed or lived at home while honing their craft, and many of them ended up with a record deal or began touring...
Laura Cole ~ Dirty Cheat
Canadian soulful and bluesy singer-songwriter Laura Cole is adorable. Her debut album Dirty Cheat is a smash success. I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura last weekend, and she’s quite charming and wise beyond her years. My favorite tracks from the Dirty Cheat...
Music Clout Winner ~ J Thomas Edward
We are super-excited to announce the winner of our first Music Clout featured artist contest: Contemporary Americana recording artist J Thomas Edward. We selected Thomas because we love his music, his edgy sound and his hit single Wounded in Love. Of course, one of...
Mark Stone ~ Dirty Country Band
I should start by introducing myself. My name is Mark Stone. I am NOT the professional hockey player nor was I the former bassist of Van Halen, but I am the Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter/Vocal Instructor/Music Teacher/Leader of the project Mark Stone and the Dirty...
Jack Rank ~ Jack this Beat
Recording artist Jack Rank works hard and he’s grinding his way to the top of the hip hop scene. The name Jack Rank is a mindset that won’t allow you to give up. The name motivates and inspires him to keep pushing forward. Of course, there’s a story behind the name...