Ever had a song just slap you in the face, and you absolutely dig it? That’s how we feel about Emily Brimlow’s tune “Hope”. She has such a unique voice and tone. It’s addicting. And there is nothing wrong with this type of addiction. Emily’s love for average folk inspired this song. “I wanted to write a tribute to the everyday person.” Emily says, “A song to the ones who find a reason to smile even when they’re down.” We can easily see ourselves putting this one on repeat, happily. Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. We don’t even know how to say his name: LuQa. Who cares, really? All we know is his song “Sweat” is just fun, good music. No agendas. No message. Just booty-shakin’. Sometimes, we just need mindless. Like reality TV. And, we dig the throwback vibe. LuQa is influenced by Michael Jackson, Lionel Riche, and Boyz II Men. You can hear that peppered throughout this track. Italian-born, MotoGP racing, and edgy music maker. That about sums him up. LuQa is currently in the studio finishing his album, Unleashed. Meanwhile, we’ll just keep sweating… Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That last part is not a guarantee. Over the course of a lifetime, it may feel like everything and everyone is against you. And that no one understands how you feel. But, you are not alone. Grammy award-winning duo for King & Country addresses that commonality in “God Only Knows”. We can’t really describe the magnitude of this song. Just listen for yourself. Powerful. Inspirational. There are days we just need this. Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. There’s nothing worse in a relationship than when your partner doesn’t see you. Doesn’t know you exist. You get mad at that person. You get mad at yourself. What to do? That’s the burning question from Anna Clendening’s “Invisible”. The track is a nice groove paired with her easy, full vocals. It’s bittersweet and catchy. Thank goodness this song doesn’t hurt like the subject matter does. Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. There are times when we need to just ease into the day. Maybe Mondays are rough for you. Or perhaps, you over-indulged in the anti-oxidant benefits of “the grape”. Whatever the reason, a nice instrumental selection could be the panacea you’ve been listening for. American composer, pianist, and producer Christopher James has released his latest album, Grace from Persistence. The title was inspired by a film James watched about the Native American’s belief about the Saguaro cactus. “Each of these Saguaros is considered to be a unique individual, surviving on its own despite nature’s extremes,” said James. “The Saguaro cactus’ state of grace is achieved through indefatiguable determination to defy all odds through persistence, if you will – and the existence of this physical and spiritual icon serves as a metaphor for our word. The deluge of assaults on humanity and nature is unending, but our resoluteness to survive as a human race must not be diminished or compromised.” Deep. Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. Queen has never been more popular. The band’s music has always stayed top-of-mind thanks to its infusion into pop culture, whether TV commercials, or movies like “Wayne’s World.” WE WILL ROCK YOU—the musical inspired by Queen—has grown since its debut in 2002. A revamp of the stage production has made it more venue-friendly. “Annerin is proud to be able to produce WE WILL ROCK YOU, and we are obviously lucky with our timing,” says Jeff Parry, President Annerin Theatricals. “This is a show I have wanted to produce since I first saw it in London. My vision was to be able to produce it in such a way that it plays in soft-seaters as well as cut-down arenas. I thought that Queen’s musical was for everyone and not just the typical Broadway crowd, therefore we’re producing it in a way that can accommodate most buildings and audiences that want to experience the music of Queen in a uniquely theatrical manner.” WE WILL ROCK YOU is “a quirky, eccentric and heartfelt story of outsiders. It’s also a creative cautionary tale for the cyber age.” A North American tour will commence September 3rd in Winnipeg. Tickets are on sale now. "Party on, Wayne. Party on, Garth." Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. Suzi Wu is a British chick with an Asian persona. We can handle that. Seriously, who doesn’t want to be all that sweet Asian heat? If you want to know what Suzi’s all about, this is her bio: “Somewhere between embryotic and psychotic.” So. Many. Inappropriate. Thoughts. Resist. And apparently, she licks molded Jell-O. Why not? Anywho, her latest track “Highway” plays off that old familiar saying: “My way or the highway.” And from the looks of her music video and catchiness of this tune, her way sounds like a whole bunch of fun. Which might require penicillin. We already feel a no-sh&t-takin’-attitude coming over us. "Y'all better step off!" Pardon us. We got Suzi-ed. Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. My, how the times have changed. Social media has changed life. Whether for the better or not is highly contested. We live in a world where you can become “internet famous”. Perhaps this is why we’ve not heard of Luke Holland. He’s a “famous” YouTube drummer. He’s got the lineage, though. His dad is a pro drummer. Cool. But we’re uncool cuz we didn’t know who he was. Well, now we do. He offers his stick abilities for a cover of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by The Evening. We’re not usually fans of covers/remakes, because they tend to suck. Yes, that’s the official term. Tears for Fears made the song a hit in the 80s. What we like about the original is its gritty, yet dream-like nature. The Evening, consisting of producer/instrumentalist Taylor Larson and vocalist Kinnie Lane, wanted to brighten-up the track. Fortunately, the track is still gritty where it needs to be. The vocals are, indeed, sunny. But slightly annoying, too. We still give this track a thumbs up, because after a glass or two of wine—it’s going to sound just fine. Just like our singing in the shower. Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. Pack an extra pair of undies and your iPhone charger and get ready for the Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival. It’s a brand new “experience” carving its path across North American this summer. Each city will feature a unique lineup, with performances varying from artists including The Used, Thrice, Circa Survive, Sum 41, The Story So Far, Atreyu, Sleeping With Sirens, Andy Black, Four Year Strong, Memphis May Fire, Trophy Eyes, Med & Dia, Juliet Simms, and Hyro the Hero. The 25-city rock tour will commence June 21st in Dallas. Fans will be immersed into a full-day interactive experience with music, lifestyle brands, and pop-up activations. Fans who bring an empty 16 ounce can of Rockstar Energy Drink to recylce at the main gate will have the chance to skip the line and be entered to win a signed festival guitar and exclusive meet-and-greet with festival headliners. Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival Dates June 21 - Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion June 22 - Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater June 23 - The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman June 25 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Coral Sky Amphitheatre at S. Florida Fairground June 26 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds June 28 - Atlanta, GA @ Cellairis Amphitheare at Lakewood June 29 - Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion July 2 - Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview July 3 - Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage July 5 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center July 6 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center July 7 - Hartford, CT @ XFINITY Theatre July 9 - Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live July 10 - Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre July 12 - Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre July 13 - Thornville, OH @ Legend Valley July 14 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center July 15 - Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre July 17 - Denver, CO @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre* July 20 - Irvine, CA @ Five Point Amphitheater presented by Mercury Insurance July 23 - Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre July 24 - Boise, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre July 26 - Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre July 27 - Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion July 28 - Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
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The Swedish are known for ABBA, Ikea, and meatballs. And perhaps, Molly Hammar. Her new single “No Place Like Me” featuring Big Narstie is a blend of percussive beats, Big Narstie’s rap, and some sensual vocals. “No Place Like Me marks the place I’m at in my life right now, being able to truly be free and focus on what makes me feel good. I’m 23, single, and loving life,” said Molly. “Having Big Narstie join me on this single is a dream come true. I was so happy when he agreed to guest, it couldn’t be a better fit.” The song is… odd. What keeps us interested is Molly’s voice: smoky and intriguing. We could do without Big Narstie. And what exactly is a “narstie”? Is that like “nasty” but nastier? We do think her boots are cool. Apparently you don’t need pants when you have boots this high up on your leg. That’s a plus. Saves on laundry. Like what you read here? Click on the HOME page and subscribe today to unlock premium, members-only content—some of which you won’t find any place else on the internet! Start with your FREE 10-day trial. |
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